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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

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Mining Disaster. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

Kalgoorlie.—Crushed tinder two tons of rock which fell without warning from the roof of a stope at 1400 feet level in Hannan's…

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Latest Telegrams Homebush Stock Sales. Coal Dispute. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 5

Prime Minister Menses, reiterated that the Commonwealth Government would not appoint a special tribunal to deal with the Coal…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 12

Soon it was clear that not everyone was staking a gold claim. A waggon, drawn by a dozen great draught horses, was stopped right…

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Coal Strike Hits Back on Workers Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 1

Two hundred more men have been dismissed from the B.H.P. steelworks, Newcastle, as a result of the coal strike…

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Coal Strike

The Western Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 5

Melbourne. — The Trades Hall Council adopted the recommendation by the A.C.T.U. and advocated a levy of 1/- a week on all…

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Coal Dispute No Overtures by Miners "Fight To End"

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 3

A statement by Mr. W. Orr, of the Miners' Federation, that three. States had made overtures for a settlement of the coal strike, was…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved)

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 5

A party of mounted police had appeared early and these officers were riding back and forth, chatting with the miners, giving instructions…

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Coal Strike Joining Up with Strikers Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 1

Some employees of the Rothbury mines, who were not members of the Miners' Federation, decided yesterday to throw in…

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Effects of Coal Strike

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

The first industry to feel the effects of the coal strike is that of McLeod and Coy'.s. Flour Mill. Screened coal, which was obtained…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 12

Another sturdy fellow had a hand cart with all his gear piled in it. On top of the song was a child, sinking lustily the song of the…

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Centre Battery in Wellington District For Gold Treatment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

Although no great progress has been made in representations to the Government for assistance, in the erection of a…

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The Coal Strike Effect on Railway Traffic Goods Train Restrictions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 3

Owing to the coal strike the Railway Department will cease to accept heavy goods for transport until further…

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Thousands Affected By The Coal Strike Position Acute At Newcastle Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 1

It was reported last night that if the coal strike lasts more than a month, it was estimated that more than a fourth of Newcastle's population of 130,000 people will be dependent upon the dole for a…

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Coal Strike—disloyalty—communists

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 2

HOW long will [?] the [?] that by striking at a [?] the sympathy [?] There Action when…

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Train Services Curtailment in West Owing to Coal Strike

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 5

The coal strike has necessitated curtailment in the railway services throughout the State, including the West. As far as Dubbo is…

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Mr. Hughes Comments On Coal Strike Reference To Conditions 01 Men Melbourne, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 6

The Federal Minister for Industry (Mr. Hughes) said to-day that there had been no alteration in the strike situation within the last 24…

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The Coal Strike More Men Dismissed

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

The North Australian Workers' Union has decided not to declare a general strike in Darwin, although…

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Coal From New Zealand for Navy and Troopships Auckland (N.Z.), Monthly

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

The New Zealand, Minister for Mines said last night that coal would be shipped to Australia to meet the requirements of the navy and…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved) Chapter 10. Mr. Casey Makes an Impression

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 5

If there was one person in the world, who would recognise him it was Dick. Laracy backed his horse away and was about to turn him…

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No Special Trains for Dubbo Show Coal Strike Sequel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

Owing to the coul strike, it is feared that no special trains will be run for the Dubbo Show this year…

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